Homesteading is full of opportunities to learn new skills. From canning to homemade cheese and wine, there’s always a chance to do a little more at home. When it comes to winemaking, it often starts ...
How to Make and Use Whey at Home
Whey is the by-product of cheese production, but it's extremely handy to have in the home and garden. It's a nutritional powerhouse that can be used to feed humans and plants. But even if you aren't ...
How To Make Crème Fraîche at Home for a Delectable Treat
Crème fraîche, French for "fresh cream," is a popular and versatile kitchen ingredient. It adds a creamy texture and zingy flavor to numerous dishes. Even better? You can make it right at home with ...
7 Ways to Store and Preserve Meat Without Electricity
Losing power is a regular threat on the homestead. On top of that, many of us don't have endless room in our freezers. What happens when we have a ton of meat from hunting or the fall slaughter? There ...
22 Edible and Medicinal Plants You Can Forage in the Winter
It's late November here in Quebec, and the snow is already a foot deep. The pantry has been well stocked with home-grown and foraged bounty. That said, we like to forage year-round, and the cold ...
How to Prepare and Preserve Nuts to Keep Them Fresh
Nuts are fantastic snacks because they keep fresh for a pretty long time if you know how to harvest and prep them correctly. But with just a little bit of extra effort, you can preserve them and ...
Your Handy Guide to Canning Poultry Safely
Are you a canner? Around here, almost everyone cans a few things. Pickles, carrots, or the ubiquitous zucchini. But for some people, basic canning just isn’t enough. For serious homesteaders, canning ...
The Complete Guide to Safely Canning Seafood to Make it Last
Canned fish has been an important food source for people throughout the centuries. When you visit a supermarket, you’ve probably seen rows of canned seafood. But you don’t need to buy seafood; canning ...
How to Make Delicious Homemade Sausage to Preserve Your Meat
Did you know that sausages are the oldest form of processed meat? Well, they are! And there are so many varieties to try at home. When it comes time to preserve the meat on your homestead, making ...